US Bridges

Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 8N R 7E B · Structure no. SA430000000A241

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Zion Road NW
CrossesBayou Pierre Tributary
LocationSec 1 T 8N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.69233, -90.45854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Zion Road NW over Bayou Pierre Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.